Regular readers of this column know that for some years now, I’ve been dispensing suggestions on how quick-serve chains can do more to court millions of Millennials, aka members of Generation Y, whose adventurous palates, curious minds, and unconventional tastes have often made them elusive quarry...

As most of the food industry knows, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced an extension to the rule released last year requiring that restaurant chains and retailers provide customers with calorie counts on available food and beverages by December 1, 2015.
Now restaurants have an...

For all too many young workers hoping for a bright future, the employment system often seems skewed against them. They want their chance at the American dream, but getting there can be a nightmare for the disadvantaged, the under-represented, and those simply hoping for a fair start.
Some major...

Delivery is about to become more convenient for restaurant patrons and operators. Or at the very least, that is Groupon’s mission with its new delivery and takeout program, Groupon To Go, which launches in Chicago today and other metropolitan areas beginning with Boston and Austin, Texas, this fall...

Every day, entrepreneurs dream up new ways to “disrupt” so-called “legacy” businesses like quick-service restaurants. It sometimes feels like we’re just along for the ride, jolted by the twists and turns in the road of innovation.
I believe it’s our turn to get ahead of the curve. It’s time to...

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Innovative. Customizable. Compostable. These are three of the trends that Lynn Dyer, president of the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) expects to see at the QSR-...

Crowdsourcing flavors and launching new items based on a popular vote might seem a tricky venture, but in some cases the reward is worth the risk.
Wing Zone is a proponent of these less conventional methods. In 2013, the brand launched a Flavor Face-Off, which solicited submissions from its fan...

When researchers at the NPD Group started looking into changing consumption patterns, they noticed something odd and unprecedented: though Millennials are in a stage of life when people traditionally opt for convenience over freshness, this generation of consumers is increasing its consumption of...

Pie Five Pizza is rolling out the dough on Friday, July 24, when it opens its first Indianapolis, Indiana, location. Early birds and night owls alike can satisfy their pizza hankerings from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the new location.

As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the Dairy Queen system, a Berkshire Hathaway company, today announced the creation of the DQ Bakes! Institute located at the company’s headquarters in Minneapolis.

The DQ Bakes! Institute was established to further inspire, develop, and enhance...

Fish Consulting LLC, a national communications firm specializing in franchise public relations, announced today it has added four new clients to its growing roster including BIP Capital, Coverall North America, AAMCO Transmissions and Captain D’s Seafood.

On August 1, Chronic Tacos CEO Michael Mohammed will join several U.S.- and China-based business leaders, executive officers, government officials, and entrepreneurs at the American Chinese CEO Society’s (ACCS) 10th Anniversary U.S. China Business Summit held at the Santa Anita Race Track and...

Jack in the Box announced today the launch of the new Portobello Mushroom Buttery Jack. This burger is the newest craveable offering from the popular Buttery Jack line and features flavorful Portobello mushrooms, creamy peppercorn mayo, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and melted garlic herb butter...

Starbucks Coffee Company and Taste Holdings announced a licensed partnership that will see Starbucks stores open across South Africa. For the first time in Southern Africa, Starbucks will open full-format stores bringing the entire range of its food and beverages, including its ethically-sourced...

Starbucks made waves in March when it launched a campaign in which the slogan “Race Together” adorned its cups. The move was intended to spark a discussion about race and diversity among employees and customers.

As most of the food industry knows, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced an extension to the rule released last year requiring that restaurant chains and retailers provide customers with calorie counts on available food and beverages by December 1, 2015.Now restaurants have an e

Regular readers of this column know that for some years now, I’ve been dispensing suggestions on how quick-serve chains can do more to court millions of Millennials, aka members of Generation Y, whose adventurous palates, curious minds, and unconventional tastes have often made them elusive qu